For a Kentucky team in so desperate need of a win – perhaps for confidence more than anything – John Calipari didn’t care how his team got there.
Kentucky ‘needed’ a win and got it against Alabama
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Alabama

Kentucky finished the regular season with a 16-2 home record (.889). The Cats limited Alabama to 48 points, the fewest UK has allowed this season.
Kentucky overcomes poor shooting to beat Alabama

Julius Randle had 12 points and 11 rebounds and No. 25 Kentucky rallied past Alabama 55-48 on Tuesday night to end a two-game losing streak.
Photos: Jon Hood, Jarrod Polson honored at Kentucky’s Senior Night

Seniors Jarrod Polson and Jon Hood were recognized before Kentucky’s game with Alabama. All photos by Bo Morris.
Poor shooting night sends Kentucky Wildcats to second straight loss

Shirt un-tucked, shots not falling and his team on the brink of Kentucky’s worst loss of the season, John Calipari was sent to the showers.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs South Carolina

Kentucky falls to 21-8 overall and 11-5 in Southeastern Conference action. South Carolina improves to 11-18 and 4-12 in league play.
South Carolina beats Kentucky Wildcats 72-67

Brenton Williams scored 24 points for South Carolina, and Kentucky coach John Calipari was ejected as the Gamecocks held off the 17th-ranked Wildcats 72-67.
Kentucky Wildcats take ‘two steps’ back in loss to Arkansas

They had it and then they didn’t. They came back and then they let it go. That’s a description of how Kentucky let a late-game lead turn into an overtime loss to Arkansas on Thursday.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs Arkansas

Trailing 50-43, Kentucky went on a 14-2 run. Arkansas rallied back to tie the game at 60 on a pair of foul shots by Rashad Madden with 29 seconds remaining.
Kentucky Wildcats lose overtime stunner to Arkansas

Coty Clarke scored seven points in overtime and Arkansas upset No. 17 Kentucky 71-67 on Thursday night to complete a season sweep.